Durham in County Durham, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

For Valour

Durham Light Infantry

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

1. For Valour Marker

Members of the Durham Light Infantry who earned the Victoria Cross, Great Britain’s most prestigious award for for gallantry in the presence of the enemy.

Inscription. Durham Light Infantry
For Valour Pte. J. Byrne, D.C.M. Crimea 1854
Capt. T. de Courcy Hamilton. Crimea 1855
Sgt. J. Murray. New Zealand 1864
Pte. T. Kenny. France 1915
Lt. Col. R.B. Bradford. M.C. France 1916
Pte. M.W. Heaviside. France 1917
2/Lt. F. Youens. Belgium 1917
2/Lt. A.M. Lascelles. M.C. France 1917
Pte. T. Young. France 1918
2/Lt. R.W. Annand. Belgium 1940
Pte. A.H. Wakenshaw. North Africa 1942

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 54° 46.477′ N, 1° 34.519′ W. Marker is in Durham, England, in County Durham. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Bailey Court and Owengate, on the right when traveling south. Located on the green at Durham Cathedral and Castle next to the Institute of Advanced Study. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Durham, England DH1 3HB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Durham Cathedral and Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Almshouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Cosin’s Library (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Former Exchequer (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Registry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); George William Kitchin (about 120 meters away); Alfred Robert Tucker (about 150 meters away); Durham Light Infantry Boer War Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

2. For Valour Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.